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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

Representative Smith, of Maricopa county, has introduced an irrigation bill, which hits the nail square-on the head, is short and to the point. Sec tion one provedes for the appropria- tion of the waters of any stream or water course in the Territory, for min ing milling, manufacturing, agricultu, ral and domestic purposes and for use of stock. Section two declares that all associations or individuals who have heretofore made such locations of water are the owners thereof, pro vided they continue the use of the same. Section three provides that the non-use of water for two years is an abandonment thereof Section foul declares that the common law doctrin, of riparian rights shall have no force in this Territory.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

This IS truly an era of great enter prises, and there are few things that mark more clearly the indomitable spirit of progress which seems to con- trol this world of ours than the many schemes already in process of execu tion for retaining the desert wastes Ill many parts of the world. A large area of the Sahara desert of Africa has been successfully reclaim2d and is found to be wonderfully productive. Companies have now been formed to reclaim portions of the Colorado desert and large areas of it have been located. It IS thought that by means of artesian wells a considerable portion. of that hitherto considered unreclaimable re- zion can be made productive and valu- able. A company has also been or ganized and will soon begin the recla nation of an extensive tract on the Mojave desert in the vicinity of Soda Lake. It certainly seems as though the barriers that have marked the limits of these solitary and for5idding regions are soon to be broken down admitting thereto the industrious home seeker.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

We have no sympathy for the poor, miserable, homeless sinner who might reach forth his hand and secure home of l60 acres of rich, productive land, but who will not, simply because it is situated in Arizona. When these lands begin to bloom as the rose and send ill their wealth of early fruits and other products, many man will regret his over fastidiousness in the choice of location. The idea that Ar izona is barren waste is daily being exploded and before many years south ern Arizona will be looked upon as one of the very choicest regions of the Pacific Coast. 's.--
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

Congress has recently passed a law donating Sl00,OOo for the establish ment of Soldiers Home in one of the States or Territories west of the Rocky mountains. Yuma is tke proper To- cation for such institution, for two reasons; one economic, the other saui- tary. In the first place, the govern ment owns buildings here, which are ample and in good condition: the pipes are already laid and in good repalr for furnishing the buildings and large area of land surrounding them, with an ample supply of water, the only expense required to put the water sys- tenn in complete working order would be for steam pump for raising the water from the river. There is al ready a reservoir with a capacity of 250, 1000 gallons; the soil is rich and after tho first year the institution would be self-supporting. In the second place, the sanitary conditions of this place are such as no other place on the coast possesses; the air is dry throughout the year, rendering it es  pecially beneficial for those who are afflicted with rheumatic, asthmatic, neuralgia, catarrhal or lung troubles, diseases SwAich predominate among those who would become inmates of an institution of that kind. The site referred to, owned by the government, is most eligible and desirable one; situated on the south side of the Col orado river and commanding a magnif ficent view of the river and its valley, stretching far away to the Gulf, the landscape on either side diversified by views of mountain, plain, valley and winding river, is attractive and cheer ful. The water for irrigating lawns, gardens, fields, aorchards and vineyards is unfailing and for domestic use is pure and delicious.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
The following protest from the Star
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The following protest from the Star against an unheard-of proposition meets with our hearty approval:
 From the rnal-Ainer it appears that the fact has been demonstrated that the present legislature will be ask ed to pass law providing for terri 'torial official organ The Star will just here state that any such proposi tion must be the result of a scheme and is opposed to the general interests of Arizona journalism, and ought tc be, and no doubt will be opposed by every newspaper in the territory. The Star is opposed to everything which Aavors of jobbery, and the territorial newspaper proposition is a job.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

Land hunters are beginning to put in an appearance almost daily upoE our streets and in this county. So fal as heard from, all who take a look al the rich lands of the Gila and Cobra do valleys are so highly pleased that they locate at once. Many express astenishment that such lands should have remained vacant so long. But the ice is broken, so to speak, and in a short time, the very cream of the country will have been taken. Hun dreds of men, with families, are in Southern California, to-day, living from hand to mouth, with no hope of ever owning foot of land there. They might here secure l60 acres from the government, of as fine soil as Southern California can afford, for less than one acre would cost them there.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

The European nations seem deter mined upon war. We have already signifed our acquiescence, believing as we do that when a man or nation wauts to fight it would be too cruel to prevent them. If all these warlike demonstrations does result in a gener- al conflict, we will take occasion here to remark, that the geography of Flu rope will be materially modified.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

San Francisco is considerably wrought up over the attempt by era. zy crank, to throw a bomb on the stage during the Patti concert last week. This bomb throwing business is getting to be of toe frequent occur renee in these United States; so much so, in fact, as to make it little mo- notonous. A few hangings would af ford variety to the entertainment and have tendency to relieve the monot- ony.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

Congress has at different times do- mated the swamp lands of different states to the states with good results. Millions of acres of these swamp lands have been drained by the states and made valuable for agricultural purpos es, which has brought much revenue to the treasuries of the respective states.
 Arizona and New Mexico have mil lions of acres of desert land which is unstable unless reclaimed by irriga ton. These desert lands should be given to the respective territories by the United States with the proviso that said territories should reclaim SC much land each year by conveying water thereon.
 This plan adopted, these territories would take great interest in the rec lamation of the desert land which un. der the present system must remain valueless. The same argument which favors ceding swamp lands to the re- spective states will apply to these des- ert lands. In the one case there is too much water to make the land availa- ble, in the other there is no water, hence the lands are vaIueIess. It might be well for our legislature to consider the propriety of passing a joint resolution or memorial to Con gress on this subject.-Star.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

There is some talk of fast train being put on to run once a week be- tween New York and Southern Cali fornia to meet the wants of climate and health seekers. It will he com posed entirely of dining and sleeping cars, and will stop only for a change of engines and at the larger cities. The trip to California is expected to be made in ninety hours, the fare to be about $250.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

Times in Yuma have reached the lowest ebb and are now beginning to advance up- ward. Everything indicates that prosper ity is coming, and is coming to stay. The rapid settling valleys above and below us, the active revival of the mining interests contiguous hereto and various combinations of suspicious circumstances, all point to a very prosperous future for Yuma.
 Los Angeles is becoming an important railroad center. there being under the new regime in railroad circles, no less than sev- enty-five trains daily passing in and out of that city. These include the trains of the Southern Pacific, California Southern, At lantic & Paci6c and the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley railroad.
 Yes, we had gentle zephyr the first of the week. It was what might be termed a Riverside or Santa Ana raisin zephyr, be- cause it was the kind the raisin makers of Riverside and Santa Ana always pray for when they get ready tc make raisins.
 We are in almost daily receipt of letters from parties desiring information concern ing Southern Arizona This is an indica- tion of a coming boom. or more properly, q steady healthful growth, the only true basis of permanent prosperity.
 California and central and northern Ari. zona have been visited by refreshing rains within the past week.
 Yuma will evidently be one of the leading counties of Arizona.-Epitaph
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
COLORADO RIVER LANDS.
An Empire of MarvelousIy Rich Soil Awaiting Settlement.

An Empire of MarvcIousIy Rich Soil Awaiting Settlement.
 There is not, in all probability, one person in a thousand who pass Yuma on their way to California or to east srn poiats, who has tAe faintest con- ception of the natural advantages possessed by that widely-know, should say unknown, locality. The fact that Fort Yuma was a remote outpost and of but small consequence, gave rise to many theughtless remarks from officers in sending their descriptions of the country in their private letters, or their exaggerated reports to the War Department at Washington; for in their eyes in those days, prison would not have been more of curse, than was Fort Yuma However there are attractions, opportunities and possi DlllOleS COnncCUcu WlGu LIllS uldllSueu, abused and misrepresented locality that will yet cause the wondering out side world to gaze upon it with awe and admiration, while they will admit that something good can come out of Nazareth. The lower Colorado river lands contain over 100000 acres of the finest, most fertile soil known upon the Pacific Coast. ~ Beginning at Yuma and extending South on both sides of the Colorado river down to the California Gulf, comprising body of land 60 by 80 miles, section large enough to hold the entire Salt River valley, Gila Bend, Mohawk and Ante lope tracts, and still have enough left to form several new counties, making no estimate whatever for foothill and mesa lands bordering 1t along. There you can gaze upon countless thousands of acres of level river bottom lands, with soil varying from 6 to 20 feet in depth, quietly awaiting some properly organized combination of brain and muscle to call it into a smiling, bow ing, burdened expanse of fruits and perfumes. Well may the prophetic eyes that look upon us term our town the Los Angeles of Arizona. There are some worthy aud commendable attempts being made to demonstrate in a practicable manner, what can be done here. Foremost among those who are thus engaged are Mir. John Gandolfo and Capt Ingalls,. They are using steam pump to raise water on their lands. They have just began their praise worthy enterprise and each have something over ten acres planted to different varieties of fruits, among which are oranges, lemons, lines, ap ricots, peaches, plums, prunes, pears, etc. Some of these fruited last year and good crop is expected this season. In this immense valley an abundance of water is obtainable at depths range ing from twelve to sixteen feet and windmills can be used the year round on account of the constant breezes blowing mildly from the Gulf, and it is thought that the use of windmills will prove to be cheaper than steam for raising water. Wild hemp, rlce, tobacco and sugar cane are found grow ing in the valley, and for healthful- ness the climate is unsurpassed.
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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

The San Bernardino, Cal, Gazette says that fruit ripens in the San Der nardino valley from two to three weeks earlier than in any other portion of that State. Yuma county, Arizona, will,see you and go four weeks better.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

It is currently reported that Pres cotthas the measles. We haven't learn cd what variety, nor whether they are usual accompaniment of the sessions of the legislature.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

Harrisburg Mines.-Mines of this Yuma county camp carry gold in pay ing quantities. Mir. Harris, whose means has put up a good mill, is con- fident of achieving success. He was here, yesterday, and, we learn, hired another engineer, it being his intention to keep the mill running day and night.-Courisr.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

The "quinine belt" and the "one. lunged belt" are the rather inelegant, but highly suggestive epithets applied by northern and southern California to each other. The "quinine belt, {" However, has found it advisable to establish immigration agencies in the "one-lungedi belt" In the meantime, the future great sanitary, early fruit and orange belt of the United States, embracing the entire area of Yuma county, ismoving along gradually and surely. It is beginning to receive it's due recognition.
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
yuma, Arizona,
SATURDAY, FEB. IS, 1887.

A railroad from Phoenix, down the Gila and Colorado rivers to the head of the California Gulf, is talked of
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

Hon. Geo. H. Stevens, of the Ooun- cil, is said to be one of the best parlia- mentarians in Arizona. He is quicker than flash in making motions and having them put through on railroad time.-Courier.
 And being good parliamentarian, quick and active, he is naturally one of the leaders of the Council when it comes to genuine, solid work in the interest of the people of the Territory
The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
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St, Louis, Mo-, Feb 10, 1886.
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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19
ISOUTHERH PACIFIC COMPANY.
COMMENCING SUNDAY, DECEMBER TA. IS , AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
TRAINS

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The Arizona sentinel., 1887-02-19

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-27
GUNS THEIR BUSINESS.

California Shippers Protest Vigorously
Against the Commerce Law.
WASHINGTON, April 2O.-E. M. Her
rick, president of the Pacific Lumber
Company, and e. @. Williams, presi-
dent of the Redwood Manufacturing
Association, of San Francisco, have
telegraphed the Interstate commerce
commissioners as follows: "Our two
corporations, employing 5000 to TO-
900 and about $3O,OOO,OOO capital
have addressed you by mail stating
that our eastern business has been en-
tirely destroyed by the operation of
the law and asking your interposition
on our behalf. Meanwhile will you al
low the roads over which We have
been operating to give old rates and
so revive our business with the east
provided the rate is open and availa-
BILE for ALP"
A. Lusk & Co., of San Francisco,
have telegraphed: ''The fruit interests
OF this state, which are of great and
growing Importance, are seriously
jeopardized by the workings of the in
ter-state commerce bill. Inasmuch as
this interest cannot avail itself of
water competition, unexpectedly ask
that Section 4 be suspended that
these interests be not entirely para
lyzed and great loss ensue."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-27
VAR ON A UNION.

Two Hundred and Fifty Silversmiths
Strike Against an Order.
New YORK, April 1.-Two hundred
and fifty men refused to accede to the
terms of Tiffany & Co., the large sill
versmiths of this city, and to-day did
not proceed to work. The firm posted
notices that after 3 P. M. to day no
man belonging to the union would be
recognized as union man. Fifty
men accepted the terms, and the
others are expected to come to work
as soon as the few disaffected ones
and the professional agitators have
been disposed of. All the silversmiths
in this city have combined against the
Knights, and in view of the many Sc
we're blows given District Assembly
No. 40 within the last few days, they
are likely to succeed. Some of the
silversmiths have worked for Tiffany
thirty-ive years and only went out
through coercion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-27
A RUNAWAY TRAIN.

Thirty Cars Wrecked in Peculiar Acct
dent in Vermont.
MILTON, VT, April PA train of
some twenty-seven loaded freight cars
standing on q side track at Hurley's
Crossing, near this village, on the Gen.
trail Vermont Railroad, with no en-
CINE attached, started of their own
accord early this morning toward
Swanton Junction, and overlook and
collided with q freight train moving
north. The down grade was heavy,
and when the runaway cars overlook
the freight train they were running at
rapid rate, nearly fifty miles an
hour. The result was that thirty
cars of both trains were thrown off
the track down an embankment into
an adjoining field and badly broken
up. The railroad company suffer con-
siderable loss in rolling stock and
much damage to freight.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-27
1T MAY CAUSE TROUBLE.
A French Officer Arrested by the Ge
man Police.

A French officer Arrested by the Ger
man Police.
PARIS, April 21.-M. Schn@blees, g.
special French commissary at the
Pagny-sur-Moselle depot, has been ar
rested by Germans. He had received
several letters from the German po-
lice commissioner at AIRS asking him
to come to that place and confer with
MIN regarding the frontier service.
He finally agreed to do so. While on
his way to AIRS he was roughly seized
by the German police and was taken
to Noveant, from which place he was
sent to Metz. The Meter Zeitung
says M. Schnablees' arrest is
due to his connection with the anti
German agitation conducted by the
patriotic league; but the people OF
Pagny-sur-Moselle declare this to be
entirely untrue, and say that he had
nothing to do with the agitation. The
incident has thrown the inhabitants
Of Metz and Nancy into the widest
state of excitement. Rentes we're un-
favorably affected by the arrest of M.
Schn@blees. The market for per
cent. rentes for the account became fat
and the quotations declined As CEN
times during the afternoon, closing at
the lowest price.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-27
WAVES THE WHITE FLAG.


England Makes Generous Proposal to
Uncle Sam.
LONDON, April 2O.-It is officially
stated that Lord Salisbury, in dis
patch sent to Washington on March
"a, said that the British government,
understanding the action of the Unit
ed States in denouncing the fishery ar
ticles of the treaty of Washington to
be in a great degree the result of dis
appointment at being called upon to
pay FL, 100000 under the Halifax
fisheries award, offers to revert to the
old condition of affairs, without pecun.
larry Indemnity, which offer, it trusts,
viii commend itself-to the American
government as being based upon that
spirit OF good will and generosity
which should animate two great and
kindred nations whose common ORR
gin, language and institutions consti-
tute as many bonds of amity and
concord.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 20.-The
Secretary of State declines to either
confirm or deny the statement cabled
from London to the effect that Lord
Salisbury has sent a dispatch to this
government On the subject of the
fisheries, Offering to revert to the old
condition of affairs without pecuniary
indemnity. Secretary Bayard also
declines to express any opinion with
regard to the subject matter OF
the dispatch as cabled.